US Bridges

LA0015 over Turkey Creek

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .4 MI North of LA 864 · Structure no. 582100260615521

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,677
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0015 over Turkey Creek in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,677 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,444 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0015
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location.4 MI North of LA 864
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.15458, -91.7115
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,677 (2021)
Projected traffic19,444 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0015 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0015 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 17,677 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.